City warns of service changes in event of postal strike

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The City of Winnipeg is advising residents of how a potential Canada Post strike would affect its departments and services.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has said its workers will be in a legal position to strike as of Friday. Canada Post said it would work to minimize service disruptions in the event of a strike, but customers might experience delays. The Crown corporation and the union have agreed that socio-economic cheques — social assistance and child benefit payments, for example — would be delivered as usual.

Utility bills can be paid online, by phone, at authorized agents — such as financial institutions, and some drug stores and grocery stores — or in person at 510 Main St. or 170 Goulet St. if a strike happens, the City of Winnipeg said in a release Tuesday.

Property and business taxes can be paid online, at a bank or credit union, or in person at 510 Main St. or 170 Goulet St.

Tickets handed out by the Winnipeg Parking Authority can be paid online or in person at 495 Portage Ave., 510 Main St., 170 Goulet St., or by placing a cheque or money order in the drop boxes at 495 Portage Ave. and the Millennium Library parkade.

“Payments of outstanding fines are still required, regardless of disruption in Canada Post delivery,” the release said of parking tickets.

People who need to apply for or renew a business licence should do so in person at 395 Main St. in the event of a strike. The licences can also be renewed online.

Pet owners seeking to apply for or renew a pet licence can do so online or in person at 1057 Logan Ave., the city said in a news release Tuesday.

Library users who receive notices by mail are advised to use the online service. Users can also call or visit any library branch to switch their notification option to phone or email.

People who receive a bill for Brady Road landfill fees can pay them at the landfill office or at 1120 Waverley St.

Payments to city vendors will still be made, and cheques for recipients who are not registered for direct deposit will be available to be picked up in person, the release states.

Mail intended for the Winnipeg Police Service can be dropped off at the security desk at 245 Smith St.

Anyone applying for a City of Winnipeg job is advised to do so online.

Manitoba Hydro said Tuesday that customers who receive a bill by mail should be aware that delivery might be delayed because of the potential strike. Customers can sign up for an online account. Customers without internet access can call an automated billing line at 1-204-289-7278 to find out their bill amount and due date.

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